---
title: "Provision of Medway Grid for Learning (2024)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042ab5"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-01-04"
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# Provision of Medway Grid for Learning (2024)

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042ab5

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## Summary

The Medway Council has issued a tender for the Provision of Medway Grid for Learning services in 2024, valued at £1,500,000. The services involve providing a secure wide area network connecting school local area networks to access various ICT services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender deadline is on 9th February 2024, with the bid opening taking place at Medway Council's address in Chatham, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presents potential growth possibilities for businesses in IT services, consulting, software development, and support sectors. Companies specialising in broadband connections, ICT services, e-mail services, and web filtering may find this tender well-suited for bidding. With a focus on quality criteria for awarding the contract, interested bidders have 120 days bid validity period to submit their proposals in English language.

## Notice

The MGfL is a secure wide area network connecting school local area networks (LAN), enabling schools to access a number of ICT services that they would otherwise need to purchase and manage independently. The MGfL is made up of a broadband connection to 72 sites either through a cable or wireless connection, and a range of ICT services e.g. service support, e-mail, web filtering and anti-virus.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed contract period for this service will be two years with a provision to extend for a further one (1) year, unless otherwise terminated in line with the conditions of contract. Any extension will be taken with mutual agreement and only after satisfactory performance against Key Performance Indicators.

Renewal: The proposed contract period for this service will be two years with a provision to extend for a further one (1) year, unless otherwise terminated in line with the conditions of contract. Any extension will be taken with mutual agreement and only after satisfactory performance against Key Performance Indicators.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000237-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ41 Medway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2024 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000237-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
- http://www.medway.gov.uk
- http://www.medway.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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